CT Scan results

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The scan was to check on the " multiple nodules in both lungs " . I picked up

the report from the records dept. I see the doctor next Wed and then get his

take on it.

The same nodules are there unchanged except that some are more prominent which

the report said could be from the slicing of the x-ray meaning they may not have

changed. Recommendation is to redo the scan in 6 months.

The pulmonary doctor told me that if they were still there he would do further

diagnostics. He said the lung biopsy was the least invasive procedure so I sure

don't want anything more invasive. Unless he seems to have a very good reason

for doing more now I will vote to wait 6 months.

I view this as a good report. It would be better if it had shown the nodules

were no longer there.

BVan (Betty)

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Betty, how big are the nodules? How else are they described in the report?

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] CT Scan results

> The scan was to check on the " multiple nodules in both lungs " . I picked

> up the report from the records dept. I see the doctor next Wed and then

> get his take on it.

>

> The same nodules are there unchanged except that some are more prominent

> which the report said could be from the slicing of the x-ray meaning they

> may not have changed. Recommendation is to redo the scan in 6 months.

>

> The pulmonary doctor told me that if they were still there he would do

> further diagnostics. He said the lung biopsy was the least invasive

> procedure so I sure don't want anything more invasive. Unless he seems to

> have a very good reason for doing more now I will vote to wait 6 months.

>

> I view this as a good report. It would be better if it had shown the

> nodules were no longer there.

>

> BVan (Betty)

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Gona.

They are less than .5 mg and described as noncalcified,

I have had asbestos exposure. The lung doctor says these are not typical

asbestos , but I know asbestos damage can take many forms. About 18 months ago

my daughter's husband died from asbestos exposure. My sister is now in advanced

stage of asbestosis related problems.

The pulmonary doctor said my cough was probably inflammatory. I don't know if I

have posted this here or not. My complain was a cough that was such that I could

not breathe. I have had coughs before that were allergy related so can easily

understand it being inflammatory. So when I went to the Rheumatologist my

complain was a cough. She was completely baffled at the idea that such would

cause a cough.

Several years ago she treated me for elevated sed rate. It did not respond to

the medications she gave me. I can't remember why I quit seeing her. I sure wish

I could remember. But that was why she said I have a high sed rate, but that is

just the way it is. Because it has been elevated this long, it's normal for me,

no problem.

Looking at the 2 references you gave I do not know what to search for.

BVan (Betty)

[ ] CT Scan results

> The scan was to check on the " multiple nodules in both lungs " . I picked

> up the report from the records dept. I see the doctor next Wed and then

> get his take on it.

>

> The same nodules are there unchanged except that some are more prominent

> which the report said could be from the slicing of the x-ray meaning they

> may not have changed. Recommendation is to redo the scan in 6 months.

>

> The pulmonary doctor told me that if they were still there he would do

> further diagnostics. He said the lung biopsy was the least invasive

> procedure so I sure don't want anything more invasive. Unless he seems to

> have a very good reason for doing more now I will vote to wait 6 months.

>

> I view this as a good report. It would be better if it had shown the

> nodules were no longer there.

>

> BVan (Betty)

[Guest guest]

,

They are less than .5 mg and described as noncalcified,

I have had asbestos exposure. The lung doctor says these are not typical

asbestos, but I know asbestos damage can take many forms. About 18 months ago my

daughter's husband died from asbestos exposure. My sister is now in advanced

stage of asbestosis related problems.

The pulmonary doctor said my cough was probably inflammatory. I don't know if I

have posted this here or not. My complain was a cough that was such that I could

not breathe. I have had coughs before that were allergy related so can easily

understand it being inflammatory. So when I went to the Rheumatologist my

complain was a cough. She was completely baffled at the idea that such would

cause a cough.

Several years ago she treated me for elevated sed rate. It did not respond to

the medications she gave me. I can't remember why I quit seeing her. I sure wish

I could remember. But that was why she said I have a high sed rate, but that is

just the way it is. Because it has been elevated this long, it's normal for me,

no problem. (HA)

Anything you can add is appreciated. Seems it is necessary to know what the

problem is and tell the doctor. Then you hope they listen. How could we survive

without the net?

BVan (Betty)

[ ] CT Scan results

> The scan was to check on the " multiple nodules in both lungs " . I picked

> up the report from the records dept. I see the doctor next Wed and then

> get his take on it.

>

> The same nodules are there unchanged except that some are more prominent

> which the report said could be from the slicing of the x-ray meaning they

> may not have changed. Recommendation is to redo the scan in 6 months.

>

> The pulmonary doctor told me that if they were still there he would do

> further diagnostics. He said the lung biopsy was the least invasive

> procedure so I sure don't want anything more invasive. Unless he seems to

> have a very good reason for doing more now I will vote to wait 6 months.

>

> I view this as a good report. It would be better if it had shown the

> nodules were no longer there.

>

> BVan (Betty)

[Guest guest]

Betty, how were you exposed to asbestos, when, and for how long?

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

Re: [ ] CT Scan results

> ,

>

> They are less than .5 mg and described as noncalcified,

>

> I have had asbestos exposure. The lung doctor says these are not typical

> asbestos, but I know asbestos damage can take many forms. About 18 months

> ago my daughter's husband died from asbestos exposure. My sister is now in

> advanced stage of asbestosis related problems.

>

> The pulmonary doctor said my cough was probably inflammatory. I don't know

> if I have posted this here or not. My complain was a cough that was such

> that I could not breathe. I have had coughs before that were allergy

> related so can easily understand it being inflammatory. So when I went to

> the Rheumatologist my complain was a cough. She was completely baffled at

> the idea that such would cause a cough.

>

> Several years ago she treated me for elevated sed rate. It did not respond

> to the medications she gave me. I can't remember why I quit seeing her. I

> sure wish I could remember. But that was why she said I have a high sed

> rate, but that is just the way it is. Because it has been elevated this

> long, it's normal for me, no problem. (HA)

>

> Anything you can add is appreciated. Seems it is necessary to know what

> the problem is and tell the doctor. Then you hope they listen. How could

> we survive without the net?

>

> BVan (Betty)

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During World War 2 both my parents and 2 sisters worked in a shipyard. They were

extensively exposed to asbestos and when they came home asbestos was in/on all

their clothing. I have found that some have an asbestos problem from that sort

of exposure. Of the 4 sited above one sister is the only one that it has showed

up on and was identified. She does not yet have the cancer but both lungs are

virtually destroyed. All my family except her has passed away. 2 sisters had

ovarian cancer which I have seen reports that sometimes that could be asbestosis

related.

Early in the 1960's we lived in military temporary housing. The base was heated

by steam produced as a by-product of the steam. There was extensive asbestos

insulation that was not covered, just left sticking out. My 2 small children

were there also.

Those are the 2 main exposure sources I remember. When someone is into something

that later becomes important it is difficult to recall them all. We had no idea

that insulating materials were dangerous.

I seriously doubt that my lung problems are asbestos related. When checking my

lungs I told them about the asbestos.

Betty

Re: [ ] CT Scan results

Betty, how were you exposed to asbestos, when, and for how long?

[Guest guest]

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NO need to be scared, there is very very  tough bone separating ear and brain  plus there are three layers over the brain to protect it. Outer one  layer ( Dura)  is very very strong, resist most of infection

Be BRAVE to know what the pathology is,only then u will feel relieved.

Dr. Arun Gupta, ENT Surgeon,India

On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 3:33 AM, <moonshadow2447@...> wrote:

 

20 years ago I had surgery for a c-toma. The surgeon at the time believed he got all of it out. This year I started having some major issues...infections that won't go away, swelling, redness, the list goes on. I had a CT done the 25th of May and got the results 2 days ago after being discharged from the hospital. (I became very ill and was admitted through the ER on the 1st of June). They found a polyp 12mm by 9mm in the right maxillary sinus and some thickening was found in the left posterior maxillary sinus. I had a right mastoidectomy during the first surgery 20 yrs ago. The left mastoid is perfect. They also noted the right ossicles has some erosion along with portions of the stapes and the scutum. They are not sure if the 2 lesions they found in the scan are c-toma's or cholesterol granulomas. They said it was difficult to evaluate because of my mastoidectomy changes. They are suggesting a MRI to differentiate between c-toma and cholesterol granuloma. This sounds very scary to me. I am on high doses of antibiotics and steroids. I am on anxiety meds and pain pills. I feel sick all the time...I do not like the nausea feeling. I am scared but do not see the surgeon for 3 more weeks. Does anyone else relate to these symptoms and can you give me some advice on easing some of them. I am so scared of getting meningitis because the scan showed the lesions right on the outer shell of the brain lining...I am no doctor so I am not sure how concerned I should be if I should be at all for that matter. Anyone else out there with similar results??